Joey Essex and Jessy Potts split on Wednesday, just seven weeks after leaving the Love Island villa.
The ITV2 stars, who met on the latest series of the reality dating show, confirmed the split with TOWIE star Joey, 34, insisting he hopes to remain friends with Jessy, 35.
The couple said they “tried to make their relationship work” but after leaving the Love Island villa it “just wasn’t meant to be”.
Joey said The sun‘Unfortunately, we have decided to end our relationship, but I hope we can remain friends. I sincerely wish Jessy the best in everything she does in the future.’
Jessy added: ‘I cherish the Love Island experience I had with Joey, we tried to make it work but it just didn’t work out.
Joey Essex and Jessy Potts split on Wednesday just seven weeks after leaving the Love Island villa.
“I am very grateful to everyone who supported us and look forward to all the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.”